1st Maker Blog

donors choose, Funding, fundraisers, infosys, infy, makerspace, pathfinders, PBL, private funding sources, private grants, project-based learning - January 23, 2020

Funding a Makerspace

You have a vision for creating a space where students can create, learn and make. Maybe you even have met with our team and have a proposal and a 3D model. The next logical question for many educators and administrators is: How do we fund it? We understand the importance of creating maker-oriented learning environments at 1st Maker Space, but we also understand the need of financing in order to create these environments. Here are some ideas to help you get started.

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maker mindset, makerspace - January 16, 2020

Your 1st Maker Space is Free

We named our company 1st Maker Space to draw attention to our philosophy that your very first makerspace is between your ears! That one is free - it’s called the maker mindset.

Anderson Preparatory Academy Receives STEM Acceleration Grant from IDOE

Congratulations to the Anderson Preparatory Academy (APA) for receiving a K-12 Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Acceleration Grant from the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE).

1st Maker Space Featured on Inside Indiana Business

Last week Mary Rinehart and Kim Brand were featured on Inside Indiana Business with Gerry Dick. They shared how makerspaces and STEM labs were growing across Indiana and the unique ways that theses spaces help with workforce and economic development in our state.

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archimedes, education, eureka - December 5, 2019